Re: [aroid-l] ( Aphids? on Titanum )

From: "WEAVER,BILL (HP-USA,ex1)" bill.weaver at hp.com> on 2003.11.07 at 22:20:05(10783) If they are aphids, just blasting them off with a hose a couple times a week will do them in. If they are mites (a big problem with Amorphophallus here) a couple of the best miticides are Avid and Floramite. They are excellent, just really really expensive. Bill +More -----Original Message----- [mailto:aroid-l-owner@lists.ncsu.edu]On Behalf Of Albert Huntington Sent: Friday, November 07, 2003 9:20 AM To: aroid-l@lists.ncsu.edu Subject: Re: [aroid-l] ( Aphids? on Titanum ) Kirk, First of all, are you sure they are aphids? I often get spider mites, but not aphids. If they are aphids, you can probably spray the plant with a DILUTE solution of horticultural soap ( or dish soap, if you're brave... we're talking teaspoons per gallon here ). If you're worried about burning the plant, wash the soap off after an hour or so. You may need to repeat application a few times because this does't always work on all life stages of the pest. If it's spider mites, the soap thing may or may not work. You might need to go after them with a specific miticide. I think Isotox sold by Ortho is the most commonly available. I've used it a couple of times on my amorphs with no disastrous results. Follow the label directions carefully. --Albert ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- >smoosh them with your fingers >>From: "Kirk Bowles" >>How do I deal with what looks like aphids on my A. Titanum? ________________________________________________________________ Sent via the EV1 webmail system at mail.ev1.net

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